Pistol-lighter: description, purpose. Gas gun made from a lighter

One of the interesting shooting devices disguised as ordinary household objects is shooting lighter or lighter pistol.

Shooting lighter designed like a Zippo pocket petrol lighter. The lighter-pistol has a rectangular metal body with a hinged lid. The main part of the lighter is the insert into the body.

The bottom of the firing lighter is marked “Zippo”, as well as the patent number of the original gasoline lighter “PAT.2517191”. On the bottom of the insert there is a marking in the form of a designation of the used cartridges “KAL 4MM KURTZ”.

On the inner surfaces of the liner there is a marking in the form of two branches and the number “100”. The shooting device is single-shot. The barrel of the firing device is located in place of the wick, the trigger mechanism is the lighter lever.

The lighter comes with a block of 9 cartridges; the surface of the block is marked “9 Ronson flints”.

Judging by information from some sources, there were other lighters that fired. Some of them could be used for their intended purpose, although the amount of gasoline in them was minimal, due to the fact that the main part of the body was occupied by the firing device itself.

The presented diagram best demonstrates the operating principle of such a shooting lighter. An insert with igniting and firing devices is installed inside the rectangular case with a lid. The lighter itself is located on the right side of the insert and consists of a flint and a wheel with a notch for producing sparks, as well as a wick connected to a small container of gasoline. The firing device is located in the central part of the liner and is a barrel, the muzzle of which is located opposite the wick. The firing lighter's firing pin is mounted on an axis. One side of the firing pin with the striker is located opposite the rim of a .22 caliber cartridge (probably a cartridge with a short sleeve), and the second is located opposite a kind of spring-loaded trigger. The sear is made in the form of a part swinging on an axis. The trigger device is the protrusion of the lighter body cover. When the lid is completely opened, the protrusion of the lid through the hole in the body presses on one end of the sear, the trigger is disengaged and the trigger strikes the firing pin, the firing pin breaks the primer - a shot occurs. To reload a firing lighter, you need to remove the insert, remove the spent cartridge case, place the cartridge in the chamber, cock the trigger and install the insert back into the lighter body.

Using the presented diagrams and drawings, you can, if desired, make your own lighter pistol.

Revolver rings(or ring gun) are currently found in antique shops and private collections of connoisseurs firearms. They represent a ring in which in place gemstone there is a drum with a diameter of 14-16 mm, with five or six chambers with a length of 10 to 11 mm. The drum rotates freely by hand in any direction, allowing you to easily install any of the chambers opposite the drummer. The role of the barrel in this case is played by the chambers of the drum. The weapon uses very unusual ammunition: Lefoshe system pin cartridges with a caliber of 3.5 to 4.5 mm.

Currently, there is practically no information about the manufacturers of these weapons; most likely, these ring-revolvers were produced in France and Belgium. There are practically no markings on the weapon. One of the most famous markings of this weapon is engraving - “ Femme Fatale» ( Femme fatale).

Revolver ring (ring gun) is designed as follows: at the bottom end of the drum there is a side that prevents contact with protruding pins. There are small grooves cut into the side of the drum, which fix the position of the drum with a spring-loaded stopper when the chamber with the cartridge is located opposite the drummer.

A trigger is placed on the transverse axis, on the left side of the drum. The mainspring that powers it is located in the body of the ring. The trigger is made in the form of a flat lever and protrudes from the body of the ring on the side of the drum opposite the trigger.

To remove spent cartridges and equip the drum chambers with cartridges, the drum must be removed from the ring by unscrewing the fastening screw. The ring does not have a safety lock, the trigger of the weapon is quite light, which requires compliance with safety measures.

Revolver rings, as a rule, were supplied in boxes trimmed on the outside with leather and lined inside with felt, velvet or silk. The boxes had slots for storing the ring, cartridges for it, and sometimes there was a small screwdriver.

Hairpin revolver Made approximately in Belgium in the mid-nineteenth century, and designed to fire pin cartridges. The trigger mechanism of the revolver allows firing with both a pre-cocked hammer and self-cocking. The total length of the revolver is 265mm, barrel length is 143mm.
The hairpin revolver has an open frame. On the right side at the base of the frame there is a door for loading weapons and removing spent cartridges, which opens to the right and upwards. The revolver barrel is octagonal and has eight “stiffeners”. Similar “ribs” are present on the surface of the drum. The drum is an irregular cylindrical shape with six chambers. The protruding studs of the cartridges are covered by the safety ring of the butt plate of the drum.

The top of the drum mounting axis and the head of the screw that secures the shaped boss-stand resemble an irregular cone. On the right side of the tide stand there is an extractor rod with a flat round head.
The front sight is cylindrical in shape, differs from the wide, flat front sights typical of Lefoshe revolvers, with a ball in the upper part.

Hairpin revolver has an open trigger, the trigger spoke is curved, and the firing pin is flat. The trigger is curved and covered with a removable trigger guard. The cheeks of the handle are varnished wooden, connected to the revolver frame with screws. There are no markings.
The appearance of the weapon is typical for Lefoshe revolvers, however, the absence of markings and some minor differences from the design features characteristic of Lefoshe revolvers (the shape and method of fastening the front sight, the presence of a wide safety ring to protect against impact of cartridge studs, the shape of the top of the cylinder axis and the head of the mounting screw and etc.) suggest that this is an imitation of the Lefoshe system.

The Goncz GA-9 High Tech pistol was developed in the USA by Goncz Armament Inc, located in North Hollywood (Florida). The pistol and the carbine created on its basis, which had an elongated barrel and a wooden butt, were produced in a very limited edition between 1984 and 1990.

The Goncz GA-9 pistol belongs to the rather dubious, not to say useless, category of so-called “assault” pistols. With dimensions and weight comparable to Mini-UZI type submachine guns, the Goncz GA-9 assault pistol did not have a stock and the ability to fire in bursts. Its significant dimensions and weight seriously made it difficult to carry, and the massive blowback bolt increased the felt recoil and vibration of the weapon during high-speed shooting, making aiming difficult. Moreover, it is enough high quality execution, etc. as a result, the relatively high price made this sample uninteresting for the main buyers of “assault” pistols in the USA - various criminals, members of street gangs, etc., who preferred much cheaper and no less “cool” looking “pistols” from Intratec and other similar manufacturers.

The Goncz GA-9 pistol has an automatic blowback mechanism. The trigger mechanism is single action, the cylindrical bolt is located inside a tubular steel receiver, which in the front part passes into the barrel casing. The cocking handle is located on the left side of the weapon, and fire is fired from a closed bolt. The pistol grip and trigger guard are also made of steel. The pistol does not have a slide stop; the safety is located on the left side of the handle. At the rear end of the crayfish there is a swivel for a carrying belt.

The gun appeared in the films Total Recall (1990) and Action Jackson (198)

Two engineers from Sandia National Laboratories, Red Jones and Brian Kast, have developed a prototype of a dart-like homing bullet capable of hitting a target at a distance of about 2 thousand meters.

The researchers have already conducted computer simulations of the bullet's behavior and field tests. Now the engineers are looking for a partner to launch a new product on the market.

According to the creators, the 10 cm long bullet is equipped with an optical sensor in the nose, which monitors the laser beam that illuminates the target. The information received by the sensor is then transmitted to the control electronics, which sends commands to the electromagnetic actuators. Actuators control its tail, directing the bullet to the target.

Due to the fact that the bullet must change direction during flight, the designers abandoned its rotation. The bullet maintains its stability due to its aerodynamic shape. According to engineers, a conventional bullet can deviate from a target located at a distance of 1 thousand m by 9 m. A homing bullet can deviate by only 0.2 m.

Night tests of a bullet equipped with an LED showed that the battery and electronics remained operational during flight.

Tests have shown that the bullet can reach speeds of Mach 2.1 (2.6 thousand km/h) when using commercially available gunpowder. However, the developers are confident that the bullet can reach a speed acceptable for military weapons if modified gunpowder is used.

For the cool guys
At the end of the 17th century, the Italian gunsmith Michele Lorenzoni invented quite interesting system charging acceleration rifled weapons. He started with pistols, but it lasted much longer on carbines; in fact, carbines of the Lorenzoni system were produced in small (and to order) batches before the advent of unitary cartridges.
The reason for the small-scale production was the difficulty of manufacturing mechanisms with small clearances and tolerances, which made such weapons quite elite.
Gate diagram of the Lorenzoni system.

An additional beauty is that the amount of gunpowder loaded with such a bolt is dosed quite accurately. In addition, the number of operations during shooting is reduced and, best of all, the barrel can be rifled without increasing the loading time, as was the case with muzzle-loading rifled guns.

This specimen sailed to America in the 18th century and now lives in the National Arms Museum.
A pistol, though from the end of the 18th century.

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In 1837, American entrepreneur and gunsmith Ethan Allen from Massachusetts developed and received a patent for a “pepperbox” with a cap lock (“pepperbox” is translated from English language, like a “box of pepper”, or “pepper shaker”). Allen's Pepperbox was a short-barreled weapon with a rotating block of barrels (up to 6 barrels in one block). In the same 1837, a pepperbox with a capsule lock, but of a different design, was created in Europe by the Belgian Gilles Mariette. In 1839, Mariette received a patent for his weapon and established its production in Liege under the name Mariette Brevete Pepperbox.
Pepperboxes from Marietta were produced in calibers from 7.5 to 12.7 mm and had from 4 to 18 barrels with a length of 60 to 150 mm each. In addition to the degree of intimidation of the enemy, attention was also paid to the design - these weapons were decorated with spectacular patterns, often with gilding, and the trigger was made in the shape of a ring rather than a hook.

Pictured is Mariette Brevete Pepperbox.

Collection crossbow self made
Exists in a single copy
Sighting range shooting range – 50 m
Design - based on the movie "Avatar"
The crossbow stock is made of Turkish walnut, inlaid with silver and mother-of-pearl

Specifications
Arc force, N/kgf: no more than 196/43 (with the ability to install a bow with a force of up to 120 kg)
Arc span with bowstring on, mm: no more than 914
Weight (without sight), kg: no more than 4.5
Bowstring diameter, mm: 3.5
Bowstring length, mm: 880.5
Crossbow length, mm: 900
Diameter of arrows used, mm: 6-8
Length of arrows used, mm: 304 -457
Weight of arrows used, g: 15-25
Sighting range, m: 50
Operating temperature range: -30 to 30°C
Materials used: D16t, Turkish walnut, silver, mother-of-pearl

This unique gun was designed by Isaac Jennings in 1821, and its main feature was the ability to fire 12 cartridges at once in a burst. A very good idea, which had 12 independent powder chambers.

Zippermeyer vortex installation

A 1943 German vortex machine designed by Austrian scientist Dr. Mario Zippermeyer and designed to create artificial tornadoes. The tank contains flammable gas, which is fed into the combustion chamber at the base of a long pipe. There it ignites and passes under pressure to the elbow, in which there is a cunning turbine and a system of devices that give the gas flow an initial rotation. The valves at the top are nozzles through which the gas exits and eventually immediately forms a vortex funnel. In theory, under certain weather conditions atmospheric air had to get involved in it and create a full-fledged tornado, which in Europe almost never happens under natural conditions. The main purpose is to destroy enemy aircraft on the approaches to a protected object (in this case, a bridge over the Rhine). First sample vortex gun smaller sizes in field tests successfully destroyed wooden structures at a distance of 150 meters. However, this particular installation could create a tornado of only 300 meters in height and it did not last very long, so there was no chance of using it to shoot down any other aircraft other than a low-flying attack aircraft. Further work on this unique weapon were not carried out due to the end of the war. Dr. Zippermeyer was captured and spent 5 years in prison in the USSR, after which he returned to his homeland. Part of the documentation for his vortex installation fell into the hands of the Americans, who for some time tried to do something in this direction, but soon stopped all work.

The new “smart gun” and its contents (illustration by Steve Cross).
Specialists from Institute of Technology New Jersey (NJIT), with a $2 million government grant, is close to creating the first commercially viable "smart gun" that locks in the hands of anyone other than the owner.
American engineers showed a prototype with an original biometric system called Dynamic Grip Recognition.
Unlike previous systems for similar purposes, which have been built into pistols more than once, Dynamic Grip Recognition does not require any external electronic keys (finger rings, radio or magnetic bracelets, etc.) to identify a person, which can be stolen or removed from the device. victims. This system does not read fingerprints either.
Instead of all this, the machine recognizes the grip of the pistol handle with a person’s hand, calculates the nature of the interaction between the muscles of the hand and its bones when holding the weapon and especially during the process of pressing the trigger.
In the latter case, the system determines in a fraction of a second which muscles are tense and how exactly, and if the picture differs from the registered one, the descent is blocked. NJIT says that all these parameters are unique to each person.
When registering such a weapon, the legal owner will have to fire several shots at the shooting range, during which the pistol will analyze and record the “capture” pattern in its memory.
A prototype of a “smart pistol” fails to recognize a person in one case in a hundred, but the authors of the pistol intend to increase the number of sensors in the handle (from the current 32 to several hundred) and improve software to reduce the number of errors to one in 10 thousand.

The pistol is a repeating pistol with a magazine capacity of 5 rounds. The magazine latch is located in front of the magazine, on the front protrusion of the body. The pistol is not automatic; reloading is done manually. At the bottom of the body there is a protruding ring that serves as a trigger and a lever for reloading the pistol. When the ring moves forward, the bolt opens and the spent cartridge is ejected. When you press the ring, the next cartridge is chambered and the bolt closes. When the lever with the ring in the rearmost position is engaged, a shot occurs. To prevent an accidental shot, the pistol has a safety lever located on the left side of the body. For firing from the Tribuzio Lampo pistol, 8x9 R cartridges are used (also known as 8 mm Tribuzio, 8 mm Eclair, 8 mm Gaulois) with a lead unsheathed bullet. The same cartridges were used in the Belgian Le Gaulois pistol, also of a very interesting design.
Galand Le Novo
Caliber 6.35 auto mm
Length 110 mm
Barrel length 30 mm
Weight without cartridges 480 g
Drum capacity 5 rounds
Type open frame revolver
This was the name of a folding revolver that appeared around 1907, although appearance it resembled earlier examples. Its design included an open frame, a hidden trigger and a folding trigger, which in the folded position was covered with a folding hollow metal handle. A lever mounted on the frame removed the drum axis using a toothed rack, after which the drum could be removed from the frame for reloading. The notched shank of the trigger protruded through a slot in the casing covering it, which made it possible to cock the trigger mechanism with your thumb.
Revolver "Sauer Bar"

Number of barrels 2
Caliber 25 ACP
Weight 340 g
Length 156 mm
Barrel length 62 mm
Height 116 mm
Width 28.2 mm
The Austrian Sauer Bar revolver was developed in 1897/98 by inventor Burkhard Behr, a Russian citizen living in Switzerland. It was patented in Germany, the USA and England. Designed for self-defense short distances. Serial production began in 1900 by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. The weapon is a double-barreled revolver with a flat cylinder that holds four rounds. Initially, a 7 mm was developed specifically for this revolver. cartridge, but later it was replaced by the .25 ACP cartridge, which is more widely used. The trigger mechanism allows firing only by self-cocking. Shooting is carried out from each barrel separately, starting from the top. The barrels have four right-hand rifling. Each barrel has its own trigger and firing pin, which are controlled by one trigger. Given technical solution Long trigger pull achieved. When the trigger is pressed approximately halfway, the upper hammer is cocked and the upper barrel is fired; when pressed fully, the lower hammer is cocked and the lower barrel is fired. Then the shooter presses the button located on top of the revolver body, and, turning off the drum lock, manually turns it 180 degrees on the central axis, the lower two chambers with cartridges take their place opposite the corresponding barrels. To reload, the drum is removed from the revolver, and the spent cartridges are removed with a cleaning rod. The sight is open, not adjustable. To make it easier to quickly remove a weapon from a pocket, the trigger in the stowed position is pressed forward against the body of the revolver by turning it forward.
). The publication provides a cross-sectional drawing of the tank and shows a diagram of firing a shot. It is explained that the fighters, without leaving vehicle, right during the battle they must collect their biological waste, mix them with explosives, pack them into shells and fire them at the enemy.

An unusual type of weapon was invented by St. Petersburg resident Alexander Georgievich Semenov. In 2009, he received a patent for his invention in Russia. Officially, the weapon is called “Removal of biowaste from an isolated residential compartment of a military facility and a device for its implementation.” The key phrase in the description of the invention is this: “The weapon is loaded with special projectiles in a security zone or near enemy targets attractive for destruction.” The undeniable advantage of the new weapon is the ability, through its use, to eliminate waste from the tank that emits bad smell, especially in conditions where soldiers have to stay inside a combat vehicle for several days.
The source of inconvenience thus flies out of the tank and lands directly on the enemy. “This method of warfare is designed to suppress the spirit and depress the psyche of the enemy,” the newspaper writes. The description of the weapon does not say anything about its destructive ability, but it is noted that in addition to the main purpose - complete removal waste from a combat vehicle - there is psychological pressure on the enemy, whose equipment and clothing are “marked” in a very unappetizing way.

A portable device with which you can quickly get a fire is called a lighter. The production of these products is carried out by many reputable companies with world brands and small enterprises producing souvenir paraphernalia. The forms can be the most unexpected. The most popular model is the pistol lighter.

Who invented the lighter

Leonardo da Vinci was the first inventor of a device for making fire. It included wheels, springs and even chains. The car turned out to be large and bulky, with a terrifying appearance. There were no people willing to use such a miracle.

The pistol-shaped lighter was a popular item in the 17th and 18th centuries. They called it a “flint pistol.” Of course, no one specifically invented a lighter in this form. Everything was the other way around: this device was made from an old weapon that had served its useful life (with a damaged barrel).

Flint was produced using a design similar to that of a pistol. It did not have a barrel (it was removed from a real pistol); the oversized shelf was filled with a special flammable mixture. The trigger caused the lock to operate, throwing out sparks. The wick or tinder on the shelf would catch fire from the gunpowder. Another similarity with a pistol: after each “shot” the lighter had to be reloaded.

In 1823, the first gas lighter was invented. It was invented by Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner. It was a very dangerous invention, powered by hydrogen. The modern flint lighter was acquired in 1903 thanks to Baron Karl Auer von Welsbach. It was at this time that the flint product received the design that is used to this day.

Lighter or weapon

Zippo lighter is one of the most popular brands. The company was founded in 1932. By its 75th anniversary, it had produced 450 million copies. Two main factors made the model popular.

The body can be made from the most different materials; The finishing of the case has a countless number of design findings, but the classic rectangular shape remains unchanged.

The lighter pistol from this company could actually fire. It looked like an ordinary petrol pocket model: metal body, hinged lid. But in place of the wick there was a built-in barrel, and the lighter lever itself served as the trigger. Cartridge caliber - 4 mm. Some sources claim that there were other similar products, and they could also be used for their intended purpose - to produce fire.

The Zippo lighter is a pistol whose prototype model was sold at auction in 2006 for $6,810. This model has never been put on public sale.

Original form

A lighter that fires real cartridges is rather an exception to the rule. Many companies use weapon prototypes to produce their products. The pistol lighter looks stylish and solid. It can be a wonderful gift not only for a heavy smoker, but also for a hunter, fisherman, and devotee active recreation, and just a beloved man.

Many models exactly replicate the real thing military weapon. In some US states they are prohibited from sale. The reason was the fact that they are often used in robberies. The lighters are made so skillfully that it is almost impossible to determine at first glance whether it is a real weapon or just an imitation.

Collectible

Since their introduction, lighters have become collector's items. Pistol-lighter (the price depends mainly on the size and quality of finishing, and ranges from 10 dollars to 15-18 thousand conventional units), made under ancient weapons life-size, can become a decoration not only for a collection, but also for an elegant interior.

Companies produce desktop and pocket versions, sometimes in just a few copies. The handmade finishing is amazing - the most expensive and unusual materials can be used here. Inlaid with precious metals, stones, the finest engraving, trimmed with the skin of rare animals and ivory - such products are fit to be exhibited in art museums.

Models

A lighter-pistol can be designed not only as a massive, menacing-looking military weapon. Elegant small pistols, decorated with Swarovski crystals, in unusual colors (pink, turquoise) will perfectly highlight the image of an elegant lady.

For a men's smoking room or office, a lighter made in the form of a machine gun or machine gun is suitable. An antique revolver on a stand will look no worse. The choice of modern pistol lighters is very large.

How to make a gun from a lighter or a pistol from a gas lighter with your own hands. Do it yourself toy gun from a gas lighter easily. You will need: a gas lighter, a cocktail straw, a plastic bottle, a needle and ear sticks. The mini gun from the lighter shoots quite far. How to make a mini gun? Making a mini-gun at home is very simple. The piezo lighter cannon shoots ear sticks.
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How did it all begin?

The lighter was invented by Leonardo da Vinci as a device for making fire. The product was equipped with wheels, special springs and chains. However, due to the fact that the invention was too cumbersome and intimidating, it did not become widespread among smokers. The lighter-pistol first appeared in the 17th century. The product was called a “flint pistol.” The basis for such a product was an old weapon that had served its purpose. Often these small arms had damaged barrels.

Description

In the 17th century, a flint barrel was not provided. For real military weapons, it was dismantled. A special flammable mixture was placed on the shelf. Sparks were released using the trigger and lock. They then ignited the gunpowder, causing the fuse or tinder to ignite. Each time, after firing a “shot,” the lighter-pistol, like real military weapons of those times, had to be reloaded by the owner.

About further developments

In 1823 German chemist Johann Döbereiner invented a device that uses hydrogen. This product became the first gas lighter. It has been equipped with modern silicon, invented by Karl von Welsbach, since 1903. Since this time, silicon structures have been used to this day.

About the shooting product

Zippo lighters are considered the most popular brand today. 1932 was the year the company was founded. Over the course of 75 years, the company produced 450 million lighters. This company manufactured a shooting lighter-pistol. The product was a petrol pocket model equipped with a metal case and a hinged lid. However, in the place where the wick should be, there was a barrel. The function of the trigger was performed by a lever. The lighter fired a 4mm cartridge. This model was not intended for free sale. In 2006, the lighter was sold at auction for almost 7 thousand dollars. According to experts, this model was an exception to the rule. Often lighters were used for their intended purpose.

About original accessories

The basis for modern lighters are models of real military weapons. Many manufacturers make life-size pistol lighters. Such products look very stylish. In some states of America, these products are not available for free sale. This is due to the fact that life-size pistol lighters are difficult to distinguish from military weapons, which robbers did not fail to take advantage of. Most of these simulators operate on gas. Judging by the reviews of the owners, there are no difficulties when refilling lighters. Some samples are produced very compact. They can be put in a small handbag or pants pocket.

Judging by numerous reviews, the first such accessories were very expensive. Today, lighters that imitate military weapons are available to everyone. In specialized stores you can purchase any model you like. There are also expensive accessories. The high cost is due to the fact that precious metals and expensive materials are used in their production. jewelry stones.

About the lighter in the form of PM

Judging by numerous reviews, the life-size Makarov lighter-pistol is in great demand among consumers. This accessory is a skillfully made model of the legendary PM.

The product may have a natural black color. In this case, it is almost impossible to distinguish it from a real weapon. Also, the Russian manufacturer Voenpro has launched the production of silver pistol lighters. The products are characterized by functionality and beautiful aesthetic design.